The document summarizes the 7 Wonders of India that were chosen in a public voting campaign between 2008-2009. The winners were Meenakshi Amman Temple, Dholavira Reservoir, Red Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Konark Sun Temple, Nalanda University, and Khajuraho Monuments. It provides brief descriptions of each location, highlighting their historical and architectural significance. Several of the structures, such as Konark Sun Temple and Khajuraho Monuments, are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

1. SEVEN WONDERS OF IN

2. SEARCH CAMPAIGN
 +
 2008 – 2009,
 200 places shortlisted,
 Public voting,
 7, Finally.

3. WINNERS
 Meenakshi amman temple
 Dholavira Reservoir
 Red fort
 Jaisalmar fort
 Konark Sun temple
 Nalanda University
 Khajuraho Monuments

4. UNESCO world heritage sites
 Konark sun temple
 Khajuraho Monuments
 Jaisalmer fort
 Red fort

5. MEENAKSHI AMMAN
TEMPLE
Madhurai, Tamilnadu.

6. About MADHURAI
 7 A.D. – Southern bank of R. Vaigai
.
 45 acres complex
 14 Shrines ranging 45-50 mts high.
 Abode of art and architecturte, 30000
sculpted statues
 4 Entrances on 4 Directions
 Rebuild between 1623-1655 post
destruction by Malik kafur in 1310

7. DHOLAVIRA RESERVOIR
Bhachau, Kutch, Gujarat

8. About DHOLAVIRA
 Archaeological Site, Ruins of ancient
Indus valley Civilization.
 A Sophisticated water conservation
system of channels & reservoirs.
 Excavated by Indian archaeology
dept.
 Believed to be the important centre of
trade between Gujarat, Sindh, Punjab
and Western Asia

9. RED FORT
New Delhi

10. About RED FORT
 Built in 1648 by SHAHJAHAN.
 Mughal residence for 200+ years until
1857.
 Red sand stone.
Iconic symbol of India.
 PM hoists Indian flag on every 15/8
and 26/1

11. JAISALMER FORT
Jaisalmer Dist.,
Rajasthan

12. About JAISALMER FORT
 1156.A.D built-Rajput ruler RAWAL
JAISWAL
 One of the largest desert forts
 Stands proudly amidst THAR
DESERT.
 Yellow sand stone
 Further attractions – Rajmahal,
Laxminath temple, 4 massive
gateways, merchant havelis.

13. KONARK SUN TEMPLE
Konark, Odisha

14. About KONARK SUN
TEMPLE
 1250.A.D. built – NRISIMHA DEVA 1
of Eastern Ganga dynasty.
 Chariot of SUN GOD, drawn by 7
spirited horses on 12 pairs of
decorated wheels.
 Exquisitely sculpted – Kalinga
architecture.
 In GURUJI’s words
“ Here, the language of Stone surpasses the
language of man”

15. NALANDA UNIVERSITY
Patna, Bihar

16. About NALANDA UNIVERSITY
 Flourished between 5.A.D and
1197.A.D
 One of the first greatest universities
 Attracted scholars and students from
Tibet, China, Greece, Greater Iran
 Visited by both BUDDHA, MAHAVIRA
 Ransacked and Destroyed by
BHAKTIYAR KHILJI – set ablaze – 3
months
 New Nalanda – Amartya sen

17. KHAJURAHO MONUMENTS
Chhatarpur Dist., Madhya Pradesh

18. About KHAJURAHO
 Built between 950-1050.A.D. –
Chandulla dynasty
 Medival Hindu, Jain temples
 Sandstone
 Ancient schools of HINDUISM,
JAINSISM

19. References
 Wikipedia
 NDTV India

20. Anesh,
PGDITM.